Our Staff
Our staff members are selected for their commitment to individualized curriculum, educational excellence, innovation, and a willingness to motivate. All Cobb Street classroom teachers are certified according to the standards and practices of the State of Oregon and have many years of teaching experience. Specialist teachers (art, Spanish, dance, music, physical education., computers) are university-trained and are experts in their field.
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Diane Dunas, Executive Director Education: BS Psychology Willamette University, BA Elementary Education Western Oregon University, MA Special Education Teachers College, Columbia University, Educational Leadership Certificate University of Oregon Experience: Diane taught Special Education for 5 years and has been in educational leadership for the last 6 years working as a School Support Coach and administrator. What I like best about Cobb School: The first time I walked through the doors here I knew it was special. The individualized instruction, fine arts and the awesome staff here make it truly unique! |
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Eric Giri Middle School Classroom & Physical Education Education: BS in Liberal Arts with focus in Child Development – National University Sacramento Experience: Over twenty years experience in youth services. My favorite aspect of working at Cobb School is the positive social environment that students and staff have created. This is thanks to manageable class sizes and lots of terrific parent involvement. |
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Tammy Narkiewicz Spanish Education: BA/MAT/Certified Oregon State University (undergraduate and Master’s degree) Experience: 13 Years Favorite aspect of teaching at Cobb: Mrs. Narkiewicz has lived most of her life in Douglas County. She attended Oregon State for both undergraduate studies and MAT in secondary language arts. This is her 6th year of teaching at Cobb School. She enjoys teaching English and bringing Spanish exposure to students in all classes. Her husband, Mike, is the principal at Lookingglass Elementary School. |
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Kim Fischer Primary Classroom Education: University of Oregon Experience: 5 years Favorite aspect of teaching at Cobb: Kim loves the small classroom size and appreciates the philosophy of family involvement. |
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Bob Jackson Kindergarten Classroom Education: BA – Northwest Nazarene College +45 Hrs./Certified – Southern Oregon University Experience: Mr. Jackson has taught for 17 years. Favorite aspect of teaching at Cobb: I love children and love having fun with them! Mr. Jackson has a knack for making school fun and is known for using catchy music and zany costumes to engage and delight his students. |
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Pat Esparza Pre-kindergarten Education: BA Elementary Ed, Speech Pathology & Audiology – University of Oregon and MA Experience: 35 years Favorite aspect of teaching at Cobb: Pat loves the experience of the first time a child says, “I can do this!” |
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Rebecca Moore Music & Drama Education: BS Oregon State University; Post graduate University of Oregon Experience: 17 years of classroom instruction Favorite aspect of teaching at Cobb: The ability to be able to expose children to a wide range of musical styles, both vocal and instrumental. It is exciting to watch children become comfortable as they demonstrate their talents in front of others. |
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Ian Evans Computer Technology & Upper Level Math Education: Umpqua Community College, A.A., A.S. Experience: 6 years teaching, Software Engineer – Microsoft, Tandem Computers. Favorite aspect of teaching at Cobb: Families are an important part of the educational experience here. Education is important to our families. |
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Renee Richardson Art Education: St. Mary’s College, Kansas Experience: Mrs. Richardson has taught at Cobb for 8 years and is an artist in residence for the public school system at the Umpqua Valley Arts Center. During summer break from school, she also teaches art to children at the Umpqua Valley Art Center. Favorite aspect of teaching at Cobb: Leading children through the discovery of all aspects of art and then seeing it through their eyes. |
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Janet Drewery Educational Assistant Education:BA and Single Credential in Music – Stanislaus University, Turlock, California Experience: Taught music in elementary schools for over 20 years. Janet moved to Oregon in 2010; she was delighted to come to Cobb School to give assistance in Kindergarten. Her favorite aspect of teaching is that she loves the laughter and development learning that Cobb School does so well. |
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April Laub Educational Assistant/Dance Teacher/Child Care Director Education: University of North Texas Experience: Intermediate/Middle School Assistant – 5 years teaching; Cobb child care – 9 years. Favorite aspect of teaching at Cobb: Watching the children grow and move from class to class. |
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Mollie Kosmicki Pre-School (K-3) Pre-School Teacher Education: UCC Experience: 20 years – Child care field; 13 years – Cobb School child care Favorite aspect of teaching at Cobb: Mollie enjoys the family unit here at Cobb. She says it is always a delight when the children in her 3 year old class “get it”. |
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Jessica Nunley Educational Assistant – Pre-Kindergarten Education: Completed 3 years Early Childhood Education; Head Start Training – 1 year Experience: Cobb School Pre-School 3 years Favorite aspect of teaching at Cobb: Jessica loves the togetherness of Cobb School and the fact that everyone feels included and no one feels left out. |
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Teresa Jackson Administrative Assistant Education: Northwest Nazarene College Favorite aspect of working at Cobb: Mrs. Teresa Jackson has worked at Cobb Street for 12 years. She presently works as administrative assistant to Diane Dunas, but we all know she does much more than that! On any given day, you might find her helping out in any classroom, writing grants, keeping grades on the computer, or anything else. The variety of her work is what she loves most about working here. She attended Northwest Nazarene College in Nampa, Idaho, where she met and married Mr. Bob Jackson, our Kindergarten teacher. |
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